LICSW

Rita Mahon , LICSW

Therapist in Rhode Island

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About Rita

Rita Mahon is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island with 18 years of professional experience. As an LICSW she has advanced training in clinical social work and provides psychotherapeutic support to adults facing a range of life challenges. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a structured approach used to help people process traumatic memories and reduce the intensity of distressing reactions.

Rita works with individuals coping with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss. She approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and that clients bring strengths that can be mobilized to move through challenges. Rita emphasizes collaboration and practical tools while honoring each client’s experience and resilience.

Taking the first step toward a more satisfying, balanced life often takes courage; Rita focuses on providing steady support and guidance so clients can clarify goals, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rita uses several evidence-based approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn practical skills to accept uncomfortable thoughts or feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing concrete strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their own solutions and inner resources.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rita collaborates with clients to determine what methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and useful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and varied ways to communicate. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, to maintain continuity during busy periods, and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Rita Mahon have?

Rita Mahon has 18 years of experience.

Is Rita Mahon a licensed therapist?

Yes. Rita holds the LICSW credential. Her Rhode Island license is listed as RI LICSW ISW02728.

In which languages does Rita Mahon provide therapy?

Rita provides therapy in English.

Where is Rita Mahon located?

Rita is located in Rhode Island.

How can I work with Rita Mahon as my therapist?

You can work with Rita through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Rita Mahon work with international clients?

No. Rita does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Rita Mahon cost?

Costs can vary based on factors such as location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Rita. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule an initial session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Rhode Island

Languages

English

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